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🕊️ For 25 years, the EU’s Fundamental Rights Charter has guided the promotion and protection of #FundamentalRights, the rule of law, and democracy across the EU.
Learn more about its history, impact, and how it is used: link.europa.eu/pwFCyn
87 years ago, the Pogrom Night against Jews of 1938 marked a dark chapter in history.
With antisemitism on the rise, the past is a strong reminder to act in the face of all forms of hate and violence.
#NeverAgain
Speaking at today’s Democracy & Rights conference, @EURightsAgency Director @Sirpa_Rautio underlined how the EU’s Civil Society Strategy is a chance to ensure that defenders of rights and values can work safely, sustainably, and meaningfully.
See: link.europa.eu/bXKHtH
At the @eu2025dk disability event, @Sirpa_Rautio spoke of the need to match political commitments & obligations to deinstitutionalisation with real action, through DI strategies, greater cooperation locally & nationally, & better community services.
See: link.europa.eu/FpBy78
1 in 4 women in Latvia have experienced violence at home, at work or in public, finds the EU gender-based violence survey.
While legal protection exists, countries need to ensure all women & girls are supported, protected and safe.
See: europa.eu/!cfGdFT
Latvian president vetoes law to withdraw from Istanbul Convention on domestic violence
Edgars Rinkēvičs used a constitutional article that allows the president to reject a law approved by parliament.
Critics of the Istanbul Convention claim the document promotes so-called “gender ideology.” They argue domestic violence can be addressed using national legislation instead.
The parliament’s decision to quit the convention earlier sparked protests.
1 in 4 women in Latvia have experienced violence at home, at work or in public, finds the EU gender-based violence survey.
While legal protection exists, countries need to ensure all women & girls are supported, protected and safe.
See: europa.eu/!cfGdFT
A landmark year for #HumanRights.
75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights and 25 years of the EU's Fundamental Rights Charter!!!
Learn more about the Charter's history, impact and how it is used: 🔗link.europa.eu/pwFCyn
What were the @EURightsAgency October highlights?
🌟Being Roma in the EU report
🌟Human rights & due diligence paper
🌟 EU entry/exit system guidance
🌟EU anti-Muslim hatred database update
And so much more...
fra.europa.eu/
🚨 Racism, discrimination and harassment remain widespread across the EU.
FRA's updated anti-Muslim hatred database includes info on recent incidents, trends and institutional responses with data from 2012 to 2024.
See: link.europa.eu/6C7vck
🚨 Failing to meet the needs of people with disabilities can be discriminatory.
This @EURightsAgency & @ECHR_CEDH factsheet on reasonable accommodation, clarifies how EU law & the European Convention on Human Rights align, with examples.
Fo more see: link.europa.eu/3Md73x
❌ Stereotypes distort the truth.
👁️ Reality is far more complex.
Victims of human trafficking don’t always fit one story, one path.
👉 It’s time to look beyond the stereotypes.
#BreakTheStereotypes #LearnTheSigns #EndTrafficking
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EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights retweeted
The fight against cybercrime is a priority for the EU.
We've signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, to step up the fight against cybercrime with our international partners while protecting fundamental rights.
More info: link.europa.eu/NQxxNw
Happy National Day, #Czechia! 🇨🇿
Wishing our Czech friends, colleagues, and supporters a great national day.
Did you know that many of our @EURightsAgency reports are also available in Czech?
Get them here: link.europa.eu/DDYGbc
By 2030, all countries should ensure that fewer than 13% of Roma face antigypsyism & discrimination.
Yet, our latest Roma survey shows that 31% face discrimination in their daily life.
What needs to be done?
See our report for more: link.europa.eu/8fh3wB
A landmark strategy.
While more LGBTIQ people in Europe now live openly, they still face violence, harassment & bullying.
FRA's #LGBTIQSurvey shows that EU countries need to do more to achieve LGBTIQ equality and why this strategy is needed.
See ➡️ europa.eu/!r36Vnk
💜 Freedom to be.
❤️ Freedom to love.
🌈 The spectrum of love is also the spectrum of rights: respect, safety, dignity, equality.
🇪🇺 launches the new LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2026-2030.
🔗link.europa.eu/dDRf4r
Happy National Day, #Austria! 🇦🇹
Did you know 93% of people in Austria consider #HumanRights are important for creating a fairer society?
The @EURightsAgency wishes our Austrian friends, colleagues and stakeholders a great national day.
⚖️ Justice is not a privilege — it's a right. Everyone should have access to fair, transparent & effective justice systems.
And as the digitalisation of justice gathers pace, let’s build a Europe where justice is truly for all.
🔜 New report has more: link.europa.eu/qD4gxW
Honoured to welcome members of the Ukraine Supreme Court and its Constitutional Court to the @EURightsAgency.
An opportunity to present FRA work and discuss the application of EU law on the road towards EU accession. #Ukraine
